Long Prairie River At Long Prairie, Mn Realtime Data
LONG PRAIRIE RIVER AT LONG PRAIRIE, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
49
Discharge (cfs)
1.5
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05245100
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 49 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.51 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 51 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several smaller tributaries, including the Little Sauk River and the North Fork Crow River. There are no major dams along the river. During the summer months, the flow is typically lower due to reduced precipitation, while in the winter months, ice can cause occasional spikes in flow. The Long Prairie River is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, including species such as walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles and river otters.
August 22, 2026
| Elevation | 1,297.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.51 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1284.03 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 48.8 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 27% |
| Year Over Year Average | 187 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,620 cfs |
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